RESOURCES AND GRANTS ARE UPDATED REGULARLY

As we continue to monitor the fluid and rapidly evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, the health and safety of our employees, partners, clients, and our community remains our top priority. We will continue to keep our website updated with the latest developments. Visit your local  state, city, or chamber’s website for additional information

Arizona Grants:

• Arizona Commission on the Arts (Emergency Relief Grants for Arizona Artists and Arts Professionals)
• Arizona Grant Watch
• Choose Chandler reimbursement grant program to assist small businesses with costs incurred from purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• I Choose Chandler PPE Kit
• #Gilbert Together Business Relief Grant – Up to $35,00; https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=38948
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Phoenix RISE Microbusiness Grant – **Currently closed, sign-up for the mailing list for information and updates.

Arizona Small Business Resources: 

Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA):

• https://www.azcommerce.com/covid-19/

Business Development Finance Corporation

• Recovery Loans

US Chamber of Commerce:

• CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY LOANS Small Business Guide and Checklist

Chicanos Por La Causa

• Small business relief

Local First Arizona:

• Local First Arizona COVID Resources
• Local First Arizona has launched a no-fee business accelerator program called We Rise Accelerator. It will allow black entrepreneurs, both starting and growing, to receive instruction, mentorship, and support in expanding their business. accepting applications until Friday, November 20, 2020.
• The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch the Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program and distribute $10 million in grants to small businesses who have had to shutter their doors during this pandemic. The partnership leverages the grant-making experience and small business expertise of Local First Arizona Foundation, which has already distributed over $2 million in grant funds to small businesses across the state of Arizona and will support their work of putting small businesses on a path for recovery.  The Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program will begin accepting applications on Aug. 20, 2020, at 10 A.M

City of Chandler:

• Business Resources

City of Mesa:

• https://www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/mesa-cares
• Mortgage assistance/Foreclosure prevention grant
• Small business technical assistance
• Residential utility assistance

City of Peoria:

• City of Peoria Small Business Emergency Loan Program

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority:

• Scottsdale Small Business Stewards Grant Program

U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship

• Small Business owners guide to the CARES act

Export and Trade Assistance:

• https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/coronavirus

Facebook:

• Business Resource Hub